Nortons The Street Smarden Kent TN27 8NB

Nortons The Street Smarden Kent TN27 8NB

Seller Insight Nortons is an elegant Edwardian home that enjoys a superb location within the delightful village of Smarden. Forty-five years ago I left London for a new job in Ashford and rented a lovely little property in this charming village, says the owner. I had been living in the house for around a year when a local estate agent suggested that I take a look a Nortons. I really enjoyed living in Smarden and I ve always liked Edwardian properties, so I knew almost immediately that this house would make a lovely home. Back then the house was split into two flats and therefore needed a fair amount of renovation work, but I could see that it had great potential to be transformed back into a very attractive and spacious home. The work took some time, but it was done in a very sympathetic manner and all of the lovely Edwardian features were retained, so it s traditional in style and the layout is much as it would have been when the house was built. It s spacious, light and bright throughout, but I d say that there is still great potential for it to be enhanced further. One of my favourite rooms would probably be the breakfast room, says the owner. It s an all purpose room where I eat, relax, and it has a really lovely view of the garden. The front bedroom is a lovely big space with a huge bay window, says the owner, however as I don t have the need for a fourth bedroom I currently use it as a study-cum-library. It s a very tranquil space where I can work, immerse myself in a good book or simply sit and watch the world go by. A lovely feature of the property is the garden, continues the owner. It s mainly to the side of the house and I ve developed it into a traditional flower garden. It s a very attractive space that incorporates various beds of pretty plants as well as a good size lawn, but it s very mature so easy to maintain. To the back of the house I also have an organic vegetable garden, which I ve been tending for over forty years, so it s nicely established and always produces a really good crop of vegetables and soft fruit. I ve always been very involved in village life and it s the community aspect of Smarden that I ve enjoyed the most, particularly since retiring, says the owner, however when I was working it was also a very convenient location. I could hop in the car and be in Ashford in next to no time or catch the train from Headcorn if I needed to get into London. I like to get out and about and from here it s relatively easy to get just about anywhere. It s time for a new chapter in my life, but I shall be sad to leave this house, says the owner. I ll miss the house itself, my lovely garden and the wonderful community spirit of the village. It s been a super home. * These comments are the personal views of the current owner and are included as an insight into life at the property. They have not been independently verified, should not be relied on without verification and do not necessarily reflect the views of the agent.

Step inside Nortons Beautiful four bedroom Edwardian home in a central village location requiring modernisation and with much potential to extend (subject to necessary planning permissions). The property enjoys period features including original wooden flooring. The ground floor comprises two reception rooms, kitchen with pantry, separate breakfast room and downstairs toilet. The first floor benefits from family bathroom, 4 bedrooms - 3 double bedrooms, one of which is used as a study, and the 4th is a single bedroom. Outside has a lovely south facing vegetable garden to the rear with fruit trees, greenhouse and potting shed. There is also a side garden with patio and a single garage. PORCH Part brick built with timber framed doors and tiled floor. ENTRANCE HALL Sash window side aspect, double radiator, under stairs walk in storage closet, plus a further storage cupboard and stairs leading to first floor. RECEPTION ROOM Bay sash windows front aspect with secondary glazing. Tiled Art Deco style fireplace, picture rail, two single radiators, original wood floor. DINING ROOM Wooden floor, picture rail, tiled fire place with oak surround, bay windows side aspect and French doors leading to garden area. BREAKFAST ROOM Sash windows side aspect, built in storage cupboard with shelving, double radiator and door leading to kitchen. KITCHEN Range of fitted wall and base units and work surface, sink with mixer tap. Sash window side aspect, door to pantry and door to downstairs cloakroom leading to rear garden. FIRST FLOOR LANDING Hatch to loft, built in storage wardrobe, frosted glass sash window side aspect. BEDROOM Fireplace, sash window rear aspect, original wood floors, airing cupboard housing immersion heater. BATHROOM Panelled bath with shower attachment and glass shower screen, wash hand basin, WC, single radiator, frosted glass sash window side aspect. BEDROOM Sash window side aspect, single radiator. BEDROOM Sash window side aspect, built in shelving across one wall, original wood floor, single radiator. MASTER BEDROOM Sash bay window front aspect with secondary glazing, original wood floor, two double radiators.

Step outside Nortons GARDEN The side garden is partly laid to lawn with some flower beds and has a paved area for table and chairs. To the rear is a vegetable garden where the current vendor has had success growing a plethora of tomatoes, cucumbers, courgettes, runner beans, swiss chard and a range of herbs. The garden also enjoys apple and pear trees, and gooseberries and raspberries which have been abundant this year. There is a green house to one side and a potting shed which has plumbing for a washing machine and a tumble dryer. OUTSIDE Paved driveway for off street parking leading to single garage. LOCATION The property is located in popular & historic Smarden - a beautiful Kentish weaver s village, offering a Primary School, three pubs and several local shops including a Butcher s shop and Post Office, and popular Hall known as the Charter Hall. Community facilities include cricket on the village green, a tennis court and a children s play area. For a wider range of amenities Headcorn is approximately 4 miles away. There is a village hall, Primary School, library, Post Office, bank, church, playing fields, a pub and a thriving High Street. Headcorn also has a mainline station with Charing Cross / Cannon Street in about one hour. There is access to a number of major road routes including the M20 and the international airports of Gatwick and Heathrow, as well as the Channel Ports. Ashford International Station is only a short drive away and provides regular services to the Continent and a high speed railway service to St Pancras in 38 minutes. The area is particularly well known for the quality of schools, both in the private and state sectors. Notable schools in the area include Cranbrook, Benenden, Sutton Valence, and Sutton Valence Preparatory School. Excellent Grammar Schools can be found in both Maidstone,Tonbridge and Ashford.

Agents Notes: All measurements are approximate and quoted in imperial with metric equivalents and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. Copyright 2017 Fine & Country Ltd. Registered in England and Wales. Company Reg No. 06959315 Registered Office: Morgan Alexander Kent Ltd (formerly Fine & Country Kent Ltd.) 36 King Street, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 1B. Printed THE FINE & COUNTRY FOUNDATION The production of these particulars has generated a 10 donation to the Fine & Country Foundation, charity no. 1160989, striving to relieve homelessness. Visit fineandcountry.com/uk/foundation

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